ZIP 98340 (Hansville, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kitsap County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kitsap County compares with Washington
Kitsap County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kitsap County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kitsap County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 9.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.2% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Kitsap County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Washington on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Kitsap County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.8%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Kitsap County has recorded 335 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.2% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
SR-104 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98340 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (2), CR-NE Sawdust Hill Rd (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 7.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98340 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kitsap County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-104, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 35.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kitsap County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-NE Sawdust Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-525 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kitsap County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-16*028.00 | 8 |
| Sr-16*025.00 | 6 |
| Sr-16*027.00 | 6 |
| Sr-3*056.00 | 6 |
| Sr-3*036.00 | 4 |
| Sr-16*019.00 | 3 |
| Sr-16*026.00 | 3 |
| Sr-3*034.00 | 3 |
ZIP 98340 at a glance
| Population | 2,721 |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,876 |
| Median home value | $566,129 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kitsap County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 21 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +55% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98340
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98340?
335 truck crashes have been reported in Kitsap County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 66 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98340?
NHTSA data shows SR-104 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98340 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98340?
Truck crashes in Kitsap County peak in November, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98340?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kitsap County since 2015, 7.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98340 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 9.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kitsap County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98340?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.